Fentress County , Tennessee
Population: 18,948 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $50,865 Home $151,800 Rent $614/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 18,948 residents, Fentress County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Tennessee and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Fentress County at 45%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$50,865
Median Income
household
$151,800
Home Value
median
$614/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $50,865 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,283 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.9% |
| Median Home Value | $151,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $614/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 18,948 |
| Median Age | 47 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 15.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
44.5%
Obesity
17.1%
Diabetes
23.0%
Smoking
37.6%
High Blood Pressure
32.6%
No Physical Activity
32.4%
Depression
40.8%
Insufficient Sleep
74.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 28.4 · 28th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
47.65
🌀 Hurricane
46.39
🔥 Wildfire
68.48
❄️ Winter Storm
68.08
🌍 Earthquake
60.21
☀️ Drought
31.27
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